Key Beer Industry Statistics
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Key Beer Industry Statistics
- Economic Impact
- Taxable Removals
- Non-Alcohol Beer Growth Trends
- Import & Export
- Packaging Mix
- Beer Serves America
The Beer Institute is the leading authority for beer industry research, statistics and economic data—providing unmatched insight into every part of the brewing sector.
We partner with brewers, beer importers and industry suppliers nationwide to deliver the most comprehensive and reliable beer industry database available. Our research covers every corner of the beer economy, including beer shipments, imports and exports, taxation, agricultural inputs like hops and barley and social and economic indicators that shape the brewing industry.
For journalists, policymakers, researchers and industry leaders, the Beer Institute is the go-to resource for accurate, timely and in-depth beer industry data and analysis.
The Beer Industry at a Glance
Annual Production (Total Supply – U.S. Produced + Imports)
Annual Production is the total amount of beer available in the United States, made up of beer brewed domestically plus beer imported from other countries.
U.S. Beer Market Size
Beer market size refers to the total value or volume of all beer sold in the United States, highlighting the overall scale of the industry.
Total Active Breweries
“Total Active Breweries” shows the count of breweries registered and operating in the U.S., according to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB).
Annual Production by Packaged Brewers
This measures the total amount of beer produced by breweries that primarily sell beer in bottles, cans and other packaged formats.
Lower- and No-Alcohol Market Share
This measures the share of the beer market made up of lower- and no-alcohol products — meeting consumer demand.
More Information
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